USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Independence of Mexico . Although the Spanish crown initially rejected O’Donojú’s recognition of Mexican independence, the date now recognized as that of separation from Old Spain is in fact August 24, 1821.

Detailed explanation-2: -When Mexico achieved its independence from Spain in 1821, it included most of the viceroyalty of New Spain, minus the Caribbean and the Philippines.

Detailed explanation-3: -Then, in 1821, Agustín de Iturbide, a Spanish-supporting soldier who flipped to become a leader in the Mexican independence movement, led troops into Mexico City, decisively seizing control of the city and declaring the country’s independence.

Detailed explanation-4: -Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla-“the father of Mexican independence”-launched the Mexican rebellion with his “Cry of Dolores, ” and his populist army came close to capturing the Mexican capital. Defeated at Calderón in January 1811, he fled north but was captured and executed.